Stories by Rabindranath Tagore (2015): Season 1, Episode 13 - Samapti - full transcript
An only son refuses to marry a girl handpicked by his widowed mother and chooses another much to her dismay. The girl soon embraces love and slowly builds a bond in a lonely woman's heart.
Here we go.
Mrinmayi, I got
everything you wanted.
I got your favorite
red spinach, too.
I'll be back.
I'll take a bath.
Mother.
I want to speak to you, mother.
It's my fault, mother.
Mother, I know you
are very angry with me.
But, I took her along with me.
It's not her fault.
Mother. Mother, it's just
that she wanted to meet her father.
Let's just end this, here.
You have hurt me very deeply..
..and I have
lost my self-esteem.
I have no right to end
this matter.
What are you doing, Mrinmayi?
I am spraying on the perfume.
It's nice.
Don't these have any pictures?
It's a magazine.
My articles are published in this.
Those who want to know me,
read it.
Are you a riddle?
Why do people need to read
articles to know you?
Okay, Mrinmayi.
We have to leave.
-Where?
-To Kolkata.
Why?
For my law studies.
But, what will I do there?
You are my wife.
You will stay with me.
Will I have to stay with you?
Alone?
When we went to meet
your father..
..we were living alone.
No. Father was with us.
And I can't stay with you.
I am scared.
Mrinu, someday we will
have to live as husband and wife.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Mother, I am returning
to Kolkata.
So soon?
You were saying, you
would leave after November.
Yes, mother. The admission takes
some time. That's why I'm going.
Fine.
Take Mrinmayi with you.
Okay.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
-I am going tomorrow.
-Where?
Kolkata.
I will drop you to
your mother's house.
When will you come back?
When you call me.
Mother.
Did you do something?
-How did you return so soon?
-No, mother.
I didn't do anything.
Go, bring some water.
-Come in.
-Yes.
Bless you.
-Is everything all right?
-Everything is fine.
Here.
Mother, I am going to Kolkata.
-Have you found a job?
-No. For my law studies.
The law!
That's good.
Mrinmayi will stay here.
Oh!
Mrinmayi.
Come on.
I will leave now.
Bless you.
It's okay. Be happy.
Glory to the Goddess.
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon.."
"..that entertains the mind."
"The monsoon.."
"..that entertains the mind."
"The monsoon clouds are showering."
Will you go to your father?
Don't you love me, even a bit?
No. Not even a bit.
"Monsoon."
Mother, father sent a letter.
Is that so? Read it out.
Dear Shobha.
I hope, you are hale and hearty.
You must know, that Mrinmayi
and son-in-law had come here.
-They stayed for three days.
-Read quickly.
"Honestly speaking,
I can't.. I can't.."
Give it to me. Believe.
I still can't believe
that, Mrinmayi has got..
..such a nice husband
and in-laws.
For three days, son-in-law
slept on the floor of my tiny room.
And he ate with us.
He ate the food, that I cooked.
Mrinmayi, you didn't tell me
about this.
We couldn't have
found such a nice boy.
Despite belonging
to an affluent family..
..he is so simple and jolly.
It's true. Mrinmayi
was also very happy.
She has also changed.
Wait and watch. Like you, she will
learn to start her domestic life.
Those were the best
days of my life.
I am not worried
about anything, now.
I hope, you are not
worried, anymore.
Sister, come on. It's the first
rain of the season.
Let's go and get drenched.
I don't want to come.
I have a lot of work to do.
-Listen, you don't go, either.
-You will get drenched.
-Okay.
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"Monsoon."
"Monsoon."
Ma'am, do you want
some more rice?
Sister, what are you doing?
Can't you see?
I am grinding the spices.
-What will you cook for lunch today?
-Potato poshto (curry).
-Will you eat it?
-Yes. I will eat it.
Can I pluck a mango,
in the meantime?
Sit here quietly.
The day you are caught,
my mother-in-law will thrash you.
These days, your mother-in-law
is not keeping well.
Dr. Ghoshal visits
her, every alternate day.
These days, your
mother-in-law remains inside.
She doesn't come out.
How will she catch me?
You've remembered me,
after so many days!
-You like eggplant, don't you?
-Yes.
You have to grind
the mustard and..
..prepare the spice
mixture, like this.
Do you understand?
Not like that.
Keep this. Keep this.
Give me that.
Watch carefully.
Remove it like this.
And slit it, lengthwise.
Okay?
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
How are you?
Nowadays, I am living
in your house..
No. In my in-law's house.
No. Nowadays I am staying, here.
You said, you will come,
when I write a letter.
That's why, I am writing.
When will you come back?
I get bored here.
Rakhan is fine.
But, he doesn't come to visit.
Mother is fine, too.
Your mother.
My mother is fine, too. Come
as soon as you receive the letter.
I have learnt to cook.
Come soon.
Apoorva Chandrat Rai.
APOORVA CHANDRAT RAI
Kolkata.
Postman.
Wait.
I will see.
Mister, how much time does
it take to send a letter to Kolkata?
At the most, 10 days.
-But, it's been five months, now.
-What?
Nothing.
Mrinmayi, whose letter is it?
Is it from Apoorva?
Mrinmayi.
It's been a long time, since
Apoorva went away, isn't it?
He didn't even return,
during the holidays.
I was thinking of going
to Kolkata, to meet him.
Will you come with me?
Yes.
Where is brother-in-law,
these days?
He has gone to Patna
for official work.
He will return by Sunday.
Here.
I'm glad, you called me.
-How are you?
-Forget about it.
You have been staying in Kolkata,
since so many months..
..and you are inquiring
about me, today?
That too, when I called you.
Sister, I was busy with my studies.
My exams are approaching.
Tell me. Why did you send
me a telegram and call me, suddenly?
Would you have come, otherwise?
Forget it.
You have started
scolding me, like mother.
Yes. I will scold you.
Mother, it's you?
You have become very thin.
Bless you.
Why are you standing? Sit down.
Mother, is everything
fine in the village?
Yes. Everything is fine.
What about everything else?
What do you mean
by, everything else?
Everything else
as in, the neighbors.
Is everybody fine?
Yes.
Mr. Ghosh's black cow
had a calf.
There was a good mango crop
in the orchard.
And the grain harvest
is fine, too.
Everything is fine.
How did you come here,
suddenly?
What can I do?
I was missing you.
You don't miss me, at all.
-Mother, don't say that.
-No. I know everything.
You have to study.
Your exams are approaching.
I know everything.
Okay, listen.
It's raining heavily.
So, stay here tonight.
Besides, mother has
made rice pudding for you.
No, sister.
I will have to go back.
I don't have my books and
the exams are approaching.
What is this?
Nothing will happen, if
you don't study for a day.
No. You go.
-I will also leave tomorrow morning.
-Mother, stop it.
Fine.
I will stay.
It's you?
Somebody had to come.
You should have
written me a letter.
I would have come to take you.
I did write you a letter.
You didn't reply.
What letter?
I didn't receive any letter.
You're lying.
I'm lying?
I have never lied to you.
I have always loved you.
But, I don't love you.
You're lying.
Not even a bit.
You're lying.
I can't live alone with you.
You're lying.
I am afraid.
You're lying.
What are you doing?
Why are you plucking
the mangoes?
What? Come down.
Come down.
Come on. Come down
quickly!
Who owns this mango orchard?
Come down.
Give me the mangoes.
Come on. Give me the mangoes.
Yes. Run away.
Come on.
Get down fast.
Give it to me, fast.
She is taking us with her.
Let's run away.
Your group is no longer
that strong.
All the mangoes are
still intact, on the tree.
You could steal
only a few mangoes.
If Mrinmayi were here..
..she would have
cleared half the tree.
Sister is the fastest
in the village.
Moreover, she climbs
the tree like a squirrel.
And her aim is the best.
Is that so?
She aims from a distance
of 10 feet.
I see.
You have seen her aim, right?
Sister, show her.
Quiet! Otherwise,
I will hit you.
Keep the catapult aside.
Eat quietly and leave.
What's the matter, Rakhan?
I am seeing you after a long time.
I used to get scared of aunt.
That's why, I stayed away.
Did you hear that, mother?
He used to be afraid.
Okay. Do you remember,
what you asked me for?
Do you remember?
-Sister.
-Yes.
You went to Kolkata, right?
-What is it like?
-It's pathetic.
I was counting the days,
till I got back.
No. You are saying that,
to make me feel better.
Nowadays, brother dreams
only about Kolkata!
Do you want to go to Kolkata?
Yes. Someday,
I will go to Kolkata.
-And I will be..
-A very successful man.
Mrinmayi, I got
everything you wanted.
I got your favorite
red spinach, too.
I'll be back.
I'll take a bath.
Mother.
I want to speak to you, mother.
It's my fault, mother.
Mother, I know you
are very angry with me.
But, I took her along with me.
It's not her fault.
Mother. Mother, it's just
that she wanted to meet her father.
Let's just end this, here.
You have hurt me very deeply..
..and I have
lost my self-esteem.
I have no right to end
this matter.
What are you doing, Mrinmayi?
I am spraying on the perfume.
It's nice.
Don't these have any pictures?
It's a magazine.
My articles are published in this.
Those who want to know me,
read it.
Are you a riddle?
Why do people need to read
articles to know you?
Okay, Mrinmayi.
We have to leave.
-Where?
-To Kolkata.
Why?
For my law studies.
But, what will I do there?
You are my wife.
You will stay with me.
Will I have to stay with you?
Alone?
When we went to meet
your father..
..we were living alone.
No. Father was with us.
And I can't stay with you.
I am scared.
Mrinu, someday we will
have to live as husband and wife.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Mother, I am returning
to Kolkata.
So soon?
You were saying, you
would leave after November.
Yes, mother. The admission takes
some time. That's why I'm going.
Fine.
Take Mrinmayi with you.
Okay.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
-I am going tomorrow.
-Where?
Kolkata.
I will drop you to
your mother's house.
When will you come back?
When you call me.
Mother.
Did you do something?
-How did you return so soon?
-No, mother.
I didn't do anything.
Go, bring some water.
-Come in.
-Yes.
Bless you.
-Is everything all right?
-Everything is fine.
Here.
Mother, I am going to Kolkata.
-Have you found a job?
-No. For my law studies.
The law!
That's good.
Mrinmayi will stay here.
Oh!
Mrinmayi.
Come on.
I will leave now.
Bless you.
It's okay. Be happy.
Glory to the Goddess.
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon.."
"..that entertains the mind."
"The monsoon.."
"..that entertains the mind."
"The monsoon clouds are showering."
Will you go to your father?
Don't you love me, even a bit?
No. Not even a bit.
"Monsoon."
Mother, father sent a letter.
Is that so? Read it out.
Dear Shobha.
I hope, you are hale and hearty.
You must know, that Mrinmayi
and son-in-law had come here.
-They stayed for three days.
-Read quickly.
"Honestly speaking,
I can't.. I can't.."
Give it to me. Believe.
I still can't believe
that, Mrinmayi has got..
..such a nice husband
and in-laws.
For three days, son-in-law
slept on the floor of my tiny room.
And he ate with us.
He ate the food, that I cooked.
Mrinmayi, you didn't tell me
about this.
We couldn't have
found such a nice boy.
Despite belonging
to an affluent family..
..he is so simple and jolly.
It's true. Mrinmayi
was also very happy.
She has also changed.
Wait and watch. Like you, she will
learn to start her domestic life.
Those were the best
days of my life.
I am not worried
about anything, now.
I hope, you are not
worried, anymore.
Sister, come on. It's the first
rain of the season.
Let's go and get drenched.
I don't want to come.
I have a lot of work to do.
-Listen, you don't go, either.
-You will get drenched.
-Okay.
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"The monsoon clouds.."
"..are showering."
"Monsoon."
"Monsoon."
Ma'am, do you want
some more rice?
Sister, what are you doing?
Can't you see?
I am grinding the spices.
-What will you cook for lunch today?
-Potato poshto (curry).
-Will you eat it?
-Yes. I will eat it.
Can I pluck a mango,
in the meantime?
Sit here quietly.
The day you are caught,
my mother-in-law will thrash you.
These days, your mother-in-law
is not keeping well.
Dr. Ghoshal visits
her, every alternate day.
These days, your
mother-in-law remains inside.
She doesn't come out.
How will she catch me?
You've remembered me,
after so many days!
-You like eggplant, don't you?
-Yes.
You have to grind
the mustard and..
..prepare the spice
mixture, like this.
Do you understand?
Not like that.
Keep this. Keep this.
Give me that.
Watch carefully.
Remove it like this.
And slit it, lengthwise.
Okay?
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
Glory to the Goddess.
How are you?
Nowadays, I am living
in your house..
No. In my in-law's house.
No. Nowadays I am staying, here.
You said, you will come,
when I write a letter.
That's why, I am writing.
When will you come back?
I get bored here.
Rakhan is fine.
But, he doesn't come to visit.
Mother is fine, too.
Your mother.
My mother is fine, too. Come
as soon as you receive the letter.
I have learnt to cook.
Come soon.
Apoorva Chandrat Rai.
APOORVA CHANDRAT RAI
Kolkata.
Postman.
Wait.
I will see.
Mister, how much time does
it take to send a letter to Kolkata?
At the most, 10 days.
-But, it's been five months, now.
-What?
Nothing.
Mrinmayi, whose letter is it?
Is it from Apoorva?
Mrinmayi.
It's been a long time, since
Apoorva went away, isn't it?
He didn't even return,
during the holidays.
I was thinking of going
to Kolkata, to meet him.
Will you come with me?
Yes.
Where is brother-in-law,
these days?
He has gone to Patna
for official work.
He will return by Sunday.
Here.
I'm glad, you called me.
-How are you?
-Forget about it.
You have been staying in Kolkata,
since so many months..
..and you are inquiring
about me, today?
That too, when I called you.
Sister, I was busy with my studies.
My exams are approaching.
Tell me. Why did you send
me a telegram and call me, suddenly?
Would you have come, otherwise?
Forget it.
You have started
scolding me, like mother.
Yes. I will scold you.
Mother, it's you?
You have become very thin.
Bless you.
Why are you standing? Sit down.
Mother, is everything
fine in the village?
Yes. Everything is fine.
What about everything else?
What do you mean
by, everything else?
Everything else
as in, the neighbors.
Is everybody fine?
Yes.
Mr. Ghosh's black cow
had a calf.
There was a good mango crop
in the orchard.
And the grain harvest
is fine, too.
Everything is fine.
How did you come here,
suddenly?
What can I do?
I was missing you.
You don't miss me, at all.
-Mother, don't say that.
-No. I know everything.
You have to study.
Your exams are approaching.
I know everything.
Okay, listen.
It's raining heavily.
So, stay here tonight.
Besides, mother has
made rice pudding for you.
No, sister.
I will have to go back.
I don't have my books and
the exams are approaching.
What is this?
Nothing will happen, if
you don't study for a day.
No. You go.
-I will also leave tomorrow morning.
-Mother, stop it.
Fine.
I will stay.
It's you?
Somebody had to come.
You should have
written me a letter.
I would have come to take you.
I did write you a letter.
You didn't reply.
What letter?
I didn't receive any letter.
You're lying.
I'm lying?
I have never lied to you.
I have always loved you.
But, I don't love you.
You're lying.
Not even a bit.
You're lying.
I can't live alone with you.
You're lying.
I am afraid.
You're lying.
What are you doing?
Why are you plucking
the mangoes?
What? Come down.
Come down.
Come on. Come down
quickly!
Who owns this mango orchard?
Come down.
Give me the mangoes.
Come on. Give me the mangoes.
Yes. Run away.
Come on.
Get down fast.
Give it to me, fast.
She is taking us with her.
Let's run away.
Your group is no longer
that strong.
All the mangoes are
still intact, on the tree.
You could steal
only a few mangoes.
If Mrinmayi were here..
..she would have
cleared half the tree.
Sister is the fastest
in the village.
Moreover, she climbs
the tree like a squirrel.
And her aim is the best.
Is that so?
She aims from a distance
of 10 feet.
I see.
You have seen her aim, right?
Sister, show her.
Quiet! Otherwise,
I will hit you.
Keep the catapult aside.
Eat quietly and leave.
What's the matter, Rakhan?
I am seeing you after a long time.
I used to get scared of aunt.
That's why, I stayed away.
Did you hear that, mother?
He used to be afraid.
Okay. Do you remember,
what you asked me for?
Do you remember?
-Sister.
-Yes.
You went to Kolkata, right?
-What is it like?
-It's pathetic.
I was counting the days,
till I got back.
No. You are saying that,
to make me feel better.
Nowadays, brother dreams
only about Kolkata!
Do you want to go to Kolkata?
Yes. Someday,
I will go to Kolkata.
-And I will be..
-A very successful man.